The hotel formerly know as the Ritz (Taj Boston) will be hosting the event in their ballrooms and the event will run from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. 15 Arlington St.

Tickets are $65/person in advance and $80/person at the door. Tickets can be purchased at Cambridge Trust Company, 65 Beacon St. or by calling 617-503-4140.

This year, a new element has been added with an "Iron Chef Competition" - A team of 3-4 chefs is provided with a "mystery" basket of ingredients and asked to provide a first, second and third course in half hour's time using all ingredients. A panel of judges will determine rankings and prizes will be distributed to winners. This will be in addition to the regular "Taste of Beacon Hill" participation, where restaurants showcase their cuisines. The chefs from the non-competing restaurants will help determine the "mystery" basket ingredients.

10% of gross proceeds will benefit the Taste of Beacon Hill Scholarship Fund which helps students interested in pursuing culinary careers.